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When they heard that voice, both Old Master and Gongye Long felt something was off. How could it sound so much like Yue Songyang?
Once they confirmed it was indeed Yue Songyang, Old Master and Gongye Long could no longer sit still.
In the Temple of Martial Arts, the only person who truly posed a threat to Old Master and Gongye Long was Yue Songyang.
Although Qian Youshi held a respectable position, he was hardly a threat to Old Master and Gongye Long.
They turned to see the source of the voice: the imposing figure of Yue Songyang entering the square.
Upon seeing Yue Songyang, his disciples immediately broke into smiles. In contrast, the members of Old Master and Gongye Long's faction grew serious.
Yue Songyang was a uniquely significant presence within the Temple of Martial Arts.
Years ago, he had competed for the position of Hall Master but lost, settling for the role of Vice Hall Master. However, this was not due to a lack of combat ability; on the contrary, Yue Songyang was far stronger than both Old Master and Gongye Long. Old Master had secured his position as Hall Master through cunning schemes, which led to factional strife within the Temple of Martial Arts. At that time, Yue Songyang had been the frontrunner, while Old Master had schemed to usurp the position.
Thus, the relationship between Old Master and Yue Songyang had always been one of open rivalry and covert conflict, never ceasing.
Even though he was officially the Hall Master and Yue Songyang held the title of Vice Hall Master, in many respects, their powers were nearly equal.
Seeing Yue Songyang suddenly appear caused Old Master and Gongye Long to change their expressions dramatically; they were completely unprepared for him.
The members of Old Master and Gongye Long's faction were equally unready.
Wasn't Yue Songyang supposed to be in Ying Qin Divine Realm? How could he return so quickly? The distance from Southern Ming Divine Domain to Ying Qin Divine Realm was immense; if Yue Songyang had received news and rushed back, it seemed impossible. The vastness of Endless Divine Realm was incalculable, and with the force of Void Pressure at play, even a true Supreme God would struggle to return in such a short time.
Old Master and Gongye Long instantly analyzed that Yue Songyang had returned by coincidence, not specifically for Wei Chen's matter regarding the Temple of Martial Arts.
However, whether he came back on purpose or for Wei Chen, Yue Songyang's appearance made both Old Master and Gongye Long extremely wary.
All eyes turned to Yue Songyang.
Under the watchful gaze of the crowd, Yue Songyang strode directly onto the high platform, standing before Old Master and Gongye Long with a cold smile.
Old Master and Gongye Long were momentarily at a loss for what to do.
"Gongye Hong, is that person Yue Songyang, Deputy Hall Master?" Below the stage, Wei Chen stood beside Gongye Hong, looking like a perfect match.
Gongye Hong nodded and whispered, "He is Deputy Hall Master Yue. Within the Temple of Martial Arts, his status is nearly equal to that of the Master of the Hall. My grandfather is simply no match for him. Based on his combat power, he can almost hold his own against the Supreme God who possesses the Divine King Token, which means he is between the Sixth Level Divine Realm and Seventh Level Divine Realm."
"Is he that strong?" Wei Chen exclaimed in surprise.
Gongye Hong nodded as if it were obvious. "In the entire Southern Ming Divine Domain, he is the only one who has truly fought against the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. Although he was somewhat at a disadvantage, he wouldn't lose. My grandfather and the Master of the Hall would have no chance at all if they were to face the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming."
After hearing Gongye Hong's explanation, Wei Chen felt as if he had been misled. Old Master had boasted about how impressive he was in the Temple of Martial Arts and how much help he could provide if Wei Chen faced the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. Now it seemed that Old Master was a bit of a fraud!
But Wei Chen deeply understood that he was already on Old Master's ship; there was no turning back now. Moreover, most importantly, Old Master knew his background, and Gongye Long also knew it. Wei Chen was tied to them like a grasshopper on the same rope; there was no escaping.
"Why did Yue Songyang fight with the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming? Would someone of such status really engage in a duel?" Wei Chen asked Gongye Hong.
"Gongye Hong said, 'I don't know the specifics; my parents weren't even born at that time. However, I heard that it was because Yue Songyang had reached a high level of cultivation and became arrogant, wanting to kill the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming to take his place. But he couldn't defeat the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, and during that turmoil, the Temple of Martial Arts was affected, allowing the Master of the Hall to rise to power.'
'Are you saying that old Fellow became Hall Master by taking advantage of the fight between Yue Songyang and the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming?' Wei Chen asked in shock, filled with disdain for the Old Master. This guy, while others were fighting for their lives, was sneaking around with a knife in their back to become Hall Master—truly shameless!
Gongye Hong explained, 'I only heard that the Master of the Hall instigated Yue Songyang to challenge the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. After failing, it brought great trouble to the Temple of Martial Arts. After all, the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming is the leader of the entire Southern Ming Divine Domain. The Temple of Martial Arts had no way to deal with it. Yue Songyang was punished and lost his rightful position as Hall Master. However, later he became Vice Hall Master, which in terms of status is actually on par with the Master of the Hall.'
Although Gongye Hong's explanation was vague, Wei Chen's Mental Strength was strong enough to piece together almost exactly what had happened.
Yue Songyang should have been Hall Master; now the Old Master could only be Vice Hall Master without any real status. However, the Old Master was quite cunning, instigating Yue Songyang to challenge the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. If Yue won, he would become the new Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, and naturally, the Temple of Martial Arts would belong to the Old Master. If he lost, having offended the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming meant Yue would no longer be fit to be Hall Master…
In any case, the Old Master was a fisherman who always reaped benefits.
No wonder Qian Youshi spoke so disdainfully about the Old Master; there was a reason for everything.
But regardless, history only remembers those who succeed. The Old Master emerged victorious in that struggle and obtained a position he could never have had otherwise. Over time, his influence in the Temple of Martial Arts became deeply rooted.
Wei Chen had no particular thoughts about the Old Master's actions; as they say, friends care about right and wrong while adults only consider gains and losses.
To achieve victory by any means necessary is nothing unusual, especially when it’s merely a bit of scheming.
Wei Chen respected powerful heroes and also admired those who rose through intelligence.
On the high platform, Yue Songyang looked at the Old Master and Gongye Long with eyes full of disdain."
Everyone was watching him, waiting for him to make a move.
But for some reason, Yue Songyang seemed hesitant, remaining silent for a long time.
Old Master couldn't hold back any longer. He looked at Yue Songyang and said, "Yue Songyang, why are you back? Is it really just for Wei Chen's matter?"
Upon hearing this, Yue Songyang let out a cold laugh and replied, "I wouldn't concern myself with someone of a lower generation, but he is from Duke Sui's Residence. His inexplicable addition to our Temple of Martial Arts raises concerns. If something goes wrong, will you take responsibility?"
"Don't worry. Anyone I invite to join will be my full responsibility if anything happens," Old Master retorted, angered by Yue Songyang's attitude, his tone becoming somewhat harsh.
However, he used the word "invite" regarding Wei Chen joining the Temple of Martial Arts, which was extremely rare. For any talented youth able to join the Temple of Martial Arts, it was already a great honor; there was no need for an invitation. The very fact that Old Master chose to use the term "invite" showed how much he valued Wei Chen, warming Wei Chen's heart. That feeling of being respected was something everyone needed; it brought a sense of ease.
After hearing Old Master's words, Yue Songyang coldly said, "Those are your words. If something really happens later on, don't blame me for being rude."
Yue Songyang shot a fierce glance at Old Master and continued, "Your position as Hall Master may not be secure."
"If such a situation arises, I naturally wouldn't have the face to continue as Hall Master," Old Master replied, casting a deep look at Wei Chen. It was clear that he had placed his bets on Wei Chen.
Wei Chen nodded with a smile. With Old Master defending him like that, he certainly wouldn't make things difficult for him.
His fondness for Old Master was gradually deepening.
"Alright then, I have no objections to this matter. After you finish the entrance ceremony for that person, I rushed back because I have something extremely important to discuss with Ancestor Xu Elder."
Yue Songyang glanced at Wei Chen and then stepped down, moving to the side of the Elder Ancestors.
"Elders, I found traces of fire in the Ying Qin Divine Realm," Yue Songyang said in a lowered voice.
"Yue Songyang, we all know your abilities. If you can help the Temple of Martial Arts obtain the fire, we will jointly appoint you as Hall Master," one of the Ancestor Xu Elders stated.
Yue Songyang shook his head. "Elders, do you really think I, Yue Songyang, covet the position of Hall Master? It’s just that I lost a friend due to a scheme back then, and I’ve been feeling down about it. I have no interest in being Hall Master; my personality isn’t suited for it. I am focused on my cultivation, and if I were Hall Master, there would be too many trivial matters that would hinder my progress."
"Well, it's up to you. Everyone knows your contributions to the Temple of Martial Arts, and we are even more aware. With the young master from Duke Sui's Residence joining the Temple of Martial Arts, it is quite unusual. Since you have returned, make sure to keep an eye on things; do not let anything happen to the Temple of Martial Arts," Ancestor Xu Elder said.
Yue Songyang nodded and fell silent.
Their voices were low, layered with Mental Strength defenses. The Old Master and Gongye Long could only watch without knowing what they were discussing. The Old Master and Gongye Long thought that Yue Songyang was conspiring with Ancestor Xu Elder against them, which made them feel anxious.
However, Wei Chen clearly overheard the conversation between Yue Songyang and Ancestor Xu Elder.
"How can their Mental Strength defenses be so weak? A group of Sixth Level Divine Realm experts are talking, and I can eavesdrop?"
"How is my Mental Strength so much stronger than theirs?"
"This doesn’t seem right. Even though I have cultivated the Stellar Technique and can control many stars, my Mental Strength is decent but shouldn’t have such a large gap."
"But it doesn’t feel like they are doing this on purpose for me to hear; that wouldn’t be realistic. They don’t know that my Mental Strength is beyond ordinary."
"Then, there is only one explanation."
Wei Chen thought to himself, his mind focused. He saw that within his Dantian, the Spatial Prototype could no longer be considered merely a prototype.
It was a new world, not very large, yet full of life.
The Spatial Plane, shaped by the Time Martial Soul and Spatial Martial Soul, had already taken form within Wei Chen's Dantian.
That world now had an area only as large as Wei Chen's original Soul World, but with every breath he took, he drew Divine Power from the Endless Divine Realm into that world, causing its area to continuously expand.
Moreover, that world was no longer a chaotic void; it was filled with mountains, rivers, and flourishing vegetation.
"The emergence of this world signifies that I have become a true god, rather than just a deity within the Endless Divine Realm."
"Becoming a true god will enhance my Mental Strength beyond the level of a Sixth-Level Deity in the Endless Divine Realm?"
"I need to find an opportunity to introduce some blood into it and shape a real world."
As Wei Chen pondered this, on the high platform, the Old Master and Gongye Long were already calling for him.
"Wei Chen, what are you dawdling for? Hurry up! The initiation ceremony is about to begin!" Gongye Hong pulled Wei Chen, drawing his Mental Strength out from his Divine Realm.
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